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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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